AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCUC Base-Rate Debate: Opposition Leader Joey Hew pressed OfReg/URCO for answers on why 2026 electricity base-rate increases weren’t deferred like relief measures in 2020 and 2022, as families and businesses face rising costs. Driver’s Licence Fees: New two-tier DVDL regulations take effect in September, with non-Caymanians paying far more—up to eight times for an ordinary licence—while Caymanians can pay local rates via My eID status proof. Safeguarding in Health Ministry: Carolina Ferreira was appointed MHES’s first designated safeguarding lead to strengthen protection for children and vulnerable adults across the ministry. Roadworks: Night paving at the CUC Roundabout runs 13–24 July, 8pm–4am, with motorists urged to follow detours and safety rules. SpaceX Travel Alert: CIAA warned temporary airspace restrictions for Starship Flight Test 13 could delay flights from about 5pm on 16 July. Sports Infrastructure: Ground was broken on the Cayman Islands Aquatic Centre with CIASA to expand learn-to-swim and training capacity. Text-Scam Warning: RCIPS/CIG reiterated that unsolicited video or phone calls claiming to be law enforcement will never request passport or banking details. Caribbean Cruise Update: Royal Caribbean extended its pause on Labadee visits through June 2027. Caricom Reparations Push: Caricom’s UK delegation renewed calls for Britain to return territories including the Cayman Islands and support decolonisation/reparations.
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